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Name: UN offensive into North Korea

Type: Event

Start: 1950 AD

End: 1950 AD

Parent: Korean War

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Was a military invasion of North Korea by South Korea and the United Nations.

Chronology


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  • October 1950: South Korean forces secured both Hamhung and its port, Hungnam.
  • October 1950: General Yu Jae-hung, commander of the ROK 3rd Division, led the successful operation to secure Wonsan in 1950 during the Korean War. Despite facing heavy resistance from the North Korean People's Army, the division was able to capture the city for the Republic of Korea.
  • December 1950: The ROK attack before daylight of 3 November developed into a day-long battle which failed to win the town of Kilchu.
  • October 1950: Battle of Chongju (1950).
  • October 1950: Battle of Pyongyang (1950).
  • October 1950: Battle of Sariwon.
  • November 1950: Battle of Pakchon.
  • October 1950: Kumch'on fell to the ROK 1st Cavalry Division.
  • October 1950: Battle of Yongju.
  • November 1950: The ROK attack in Kilchu on 3 November 1950 was led by General Douglas MacArthur and aimed to push back North Korean forces. Despite a day-long battle, the town remained under North Korean control.
  • October 1950: During the Korean War, General Douglas MacArthur ordered the United Nations forces to advance to Ch'ongch'on in 1950. The area was eventually occupied by the Republic of Korea.
  • November 1950: The South Koreans entered Hagaru-Ri.
  • October 1950: The ROK 3rd and Capital Divisions established their command posts in Yangyang, 8 miles (13 km) north of the parallel.
  • November 1950: Without opposition, the ROK 1st Battalion, 17th Infantry, led the way into Hyesanjin, and by 10:00 had occupied the town.
  • October 1950: A South Korean division entered Hwach'on.
  • October 1950: Republic of Korea troops arrived at the Iron Triangle.
  • October 1950: The 7th Regiment, part of the Republic of Korea's military forces, passed through Onjong on the night of 24-25 October 1950. This movement was likely part of the Korean War, which began in June 1950 when North Korea invaded South Korea.
  • October 1950: Battle of Kujin.
  • October 1950: A South Korean Cavalry Regiment against strong opposition captured Songjin.
  • November 1950: In 1950, during the Korean War, the 1st Marine Regiment, led by Colonel Lewis B. "Chesty" Puller, moved through the pass without facing any resistance and successfully occupied Kot'o-ri in South Korea, which was under military occupation by the Republic of Korea.
  • November 1950: Ch'ongjin fell to the Capital Division of the Republic of Korea.

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